Maintenance I- 2nd Shift

Pasadena, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Roth account

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Stock program

scholarships

Job Description

Nucor Corporation is North America’s largest steel and steel products manufacturer, renowned for its innovative sustainability practices and commitment to recycling as the continent’s largest recycler. Headquartered in the United States, Nucor operates with a distinctive culture that emphasizes safety, personal connections, and teamwork, empowering its employees to innovate and contribute to the company's success. With operations in multiple locations including Houston, Texas, Nucor supports a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees have access to unmatched career opportunities, stability, and professional growth. The company values a vibrant culture built on trust, safety, and efficiency, which enriches both its workforce and the communities it serves.

Texas Port Recycling LLC, a division within Nucor, focuses on recycling operations in Houston, TX, and other locations across Texas. This division plays a critical role in Nucor's sustainable efforts by managing efficient recycling processes that contribute to the steel production cycle. The work environment is both indoor and outdoor, involving the physical handling of materials and the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment. The role offered by Nucor at Texas Port Recycling LLC is designed for candidates who prioritize safety and are equipped to uphold high standards in safety practices and operations.

The position is a second-shift opportunity requiring candidates to work from 6 PM to 6 AM, Monday through Friday, with potential weekend shifts as needed. Employees in this role are expected to be reliable and adaptable, working under varying conditions and cooperating closely with team members to maintain operational efficiency. The role involves operating heavy machinery such as front-end loaders, excavators, forklifts, skid steers, and scrap handlers within an industrial and outdoor work environment.

Candidates will be tasked with maintaining safety standards rigorously, performing general labor duties, and conducting preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment. This includes duties like removing metals and debris from conveyors, changing shredder components (liners, grates, hammers), and assisting with other operational tasks as directed by supervisors or facility management. Training is provided on the job to equip workers with the necessary skills for equipment operation and maintenance.

The company emphasizes a safe and supportive work atmosphere with benefits that include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, and robust retirement plans like 401K and Roth accounts. Profit sharing, pay-for-performance bonuses, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, stock programs, and scholarships are also offered to support professional and personal growth. Nucor's equal opportunity employment policy ensures that all qualified candidates are considered without regard to discrimination, and the work environment is drug-free.

Job Requirements

Ability to work 2nd shift
Experience using a front-end loader, excavator, forklift, skid steer or scrap handler
Ability to work standing or walking for up to 12 hours per day
Ability to walk up several flights of stairs and work at heights above one-story
Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles
Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions
Stable work history
Flexible to work off hours, weekends, holidays, including overtime and six days a week
Able to complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision
Ability to work closely with others in a team environment
Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions and effectively communicate in English preferred

Job Qualifications

Company offers on the job training
Ability to work 2nd shift Monday- Friday 6PM - 6AM with weekends as needed
Experience operating heavy equipment such as front-end loader, excavator, forklift, skid steer, or scrap handler in an industrial or outdoor work environment
Able to work standing or walking for up to 12 hours per day
Physical ability to walk up stairs and work at heights above one story
Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles
Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions
Stable work history
Flexibility to work off hours, weekends, holidays, including overtime and six days a week as required
Able to complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision
Ability to work well in a team environment
Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations
Preferred ability to identify and differentiate metal materials
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred ability to understand and communicate in English

Job Duties

Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures
Wear proper PPE as required
Perform daily inspections on equipment and report any defects or needed repairs to supervisor
Remove metals and debris from conveyor belt
Work in outdoor and indoor environments
Perform general labor duties including sweeping, shoveling, general cleanup, and physical handling of materials and supplies
Cross-train in other positions and assist other employees as needed
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment including shredder and eddy current machines
Change liners, grates, hammer, etc. on the shredder
Perform other job duties as assigned by the Facility Manager or Supervisor